Subject to Building and Pest
‘Subject to Building and Pest’ refers to the sale of a property, be it a residential home or investment property, being conditional to the satisfaction of a building and pest inspection. This property inspection is requested by you, the buyer.
As the purchaser, make sure to include ‘subject to building and pest inspection’ as a condition in the contract. It means that the sale of the property will only go ahead if a pest and building inspection is carried out by a certified professional property inspector and to his or her professional satisfaction.
Have the building and pest inspection done before you confirm the agreement with the seller. Being aware of the existing condition of the property will help you decide if you are going to go ahead with the purchase, negotiate the price or refuse the proposal.
In a nutshell a pest and building report protects you from the potential risk of a buying a property with defects. With a detailed pest and building report you can address any concerns and could use the information in this property building report, to negotiate with the seller.
How Do I Choose a Pest and Building Inspector?
Make sure to choose a building a pest inspector that is qualified, certified, professional and insured to carry out pest and building inspections. Professional pest and building inspectors are trained to see beyond the cosmetic cover-ups of sellers. They will also ensure that the report is in accordance with Australian Standards.
An experienced and professional pest and building inspector should verbally speak with you prior to filling out his or her report. You want to be across what is being stated in your property building report and have the opportunity to ask questions. Buying a property is a big investment, one of the biggest for most Aussies, so ask to have things explained if you are unsure of anything.
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What Does a Building Inspector Check and Examine?
Your building inspector will inspect the following areas of the building:
| Exterior | Roof Space | Fencing | Retaining Walls |
| Interior | Garage | Steps | Toilet & toilet |
| Under Floor Space | Garden Shed | Driveways | Storm water run-off |
| Roof Exterior | Walls | Paths | Surface Water Drainage |
You can also ask for specific other items to be checked, such as visible signs of asbestos, existence of operable electrical safety switches and presence of smoke alarms. You can see a more detailed description of what is included on our Building Inspection Report page https://www.propertybuildingreports.com.au/services/pest-building-inspection-report/
What Does a Pest Inspection Include?
Let’s look at what’s included in a pest inspection. It will make the benefits of a pest inspection clearer. An understanding of what’s involved and why it will show you the importance of having an experienced pest inspector complete a pest inspection and report. The report will identify any risks, defects or attack in your potential investment. The pest inspection also falls under the ‘Subject to Building a Pest’ in your contract.
What’s the Difference Between a Pre-Purchased Pest Inspection and a Standard Pest Inspection?
A pre-purchase pest inspection is different from a from a routine pest inspection. A pre-purchase pest inspection or more precisely, a timber pest inspection is done before the purchase of a property However a regular pest inspection (or termite inspection) is done by homeowners as part of their regular property routine.
Pre-Purchase Pest Inspections
A pre-purchase pest inspection looks at more than just termite damage. The inspector will also identify damage or live activity from borers, wood decay, mould and fungus.
Your inspector will carry out a detailed and meticulous examination both inside and outside the property. They will look for past pest activity and any signs of future pest issues.
Pest inspectors will often use specific tools such as thermal imaging cameras, moisture meters and motion detectors. However, their most effective pest detection tool is a trained and experienced eye.
Take a look at our ‘Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras Inspecting for Moisture Intrusion’ blog page for more details information on the subject.
Your pest inspector will check the following areas of the building:
| Every room | Roof Space | Fences | Retaining Walls |
| Sub floor | Garage | Stumps | Sheds |
Your pest inspector will take detailed notes and photos which will be included in his or her building property report.
You can see a more detailed description of what is included in our Pest Inspection Report page https://www.propertybuildingreports.com.au/services/pest-inspection-report/
Subject to Pest and Building Inspection Gives Peace of Mind
A Pest and Building Inspection will give you a clear picture of your potential investment. Simply looking at things yourself will only show the surface. A trained eye will notice any defects. Sellers often go to great lengths to hide any faults to make the property look more appealing.
Things that are often hard to see to an untrained eye are – roof leaks, ceiling problems, water damage, problematic walls, drainage issues, safety problems, moisture intrusion and pest infestation.
The best Pest and Building inspector will scrutinise even the tiniest flaw using both his experience and tools specific to the trade. His or her full and detailed Property Building Report will give you the peace of mind of knowing exactly what you are in for, and this report means you are armed with right information to negotiate on price or demand to have any issues fixed and treated before you move in.
The NSW Fair Trading Website offers a very thorough explanation of Building and Pest best practice, what’s included, what’s not and raft of other useful information specific to New South Wales. https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-property/buying-and-selling-property/buying-a-property/property-inspections
